Arnold, Donald

d. April 14, 2009

Donald Arnold, 86, of Sherman, Illinois was born November 11, 1922 on “Elkhart Hill” in Elkhart, Illinois, the son of Donald Harlan Agnew and Grace Marie Arnold.

As a child and young man, Donald lived, worked and attended schools in Springfield.

On October 17, 1942, Donald married Barbara L. Walschleger in St. Charles, Missouri.

Donald proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Early on Don was stationed in Gadsden, Alabama, but was eventually sent to serve in Europe. There he served in MP Divisions while later serving in the (CID) Criminal Investigation Division.

For 18 years, Donald was employed at CILCO building substations, before becoming employed at CWLP where he retired in 1986 from the Load Dispatch Office as a System Operator.

Don was a member of the I.E.B.W., an organizer/officer of the Sherman Athletic Club, an original volunteer member in helping to build and form the Sherman Volunteer Fire Department and a volunteer for Sherman’s first Homecomings (1954++++)

He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara, his parents, two sisters, and three brothers.

Survivors include; daughter, Donna (Carl) Catlin of Sherman and son, Vance (Charlotte) Arnold Sr. of Springfield; grandchildren; Lisa (Larry) Stone , Colleen (Charles) Degenaar, Vance Arnold Jr., Craig (Sonja) Catlin, Heather (Craig) Smith; six great-grandchildren; siblings, Maxine (Lewis) Stratton, Dorothy Budds, Otto and Paul (Pat) Hubbs and Mary Barker; sister-in-law, Mary Hubbs; nephew, Ted (Charlotte) Walschleger of Sherman, Rebecca (Rex) Finley of Sherman, and many dear nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.

Graveside ceremonies and burial will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Oak Ridge Cemetery. The Sangamon County Veterans Detail will be in charge of Military Rites.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home of Athens in charge of arrangements.
Judy Donley Henderson officiating.

Don was a blessing to so many. Don has gone to be with his Savior. He has gone in peace and would like to be remembered as a good, kind friend to all he met along the way. In lieu of flowers, please remember St. John’s Hospice in Springfield or someone in need.

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Arnold, Donald

d. April 14, 2009

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